Healing & Repair

Pentosan Polysulfate (PPS)

Compounding-legal

Also known as: Elmiron, Cartrophen

FDA-approved for interstitial cystitis, off-label for joint and cartilage support.

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Mechanism

Semi-synthetic polysulfated polysaccharide. FDA-approved for interstitial cystitis, off-label for joint and cartilage support. For full mechanism, dosing protocol, and stacking guidance, ask the AI Advisor or open the compound in-app.

Peer-Reviewed Studies (2)

PPS for Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Cartilage · 2018

Reduced pain and improved function in knee OA.

PubMed PMID 29030220 →

Pentosan Polysulfate Mechanism Review

Cartilage · 2020

Reviews proteoglycan and anti-inflammatory effects.

PubMed PMID 32643425 →

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